Treble viol

TREBLE VIOL

“… the smallest strings of the treble viol are almost too soft and cannot be heard in an equal manner compared to the coarser strings of the tenor-or bass viol ..."

Praetorius, syntagma musicum, Wolfenbüttel 1619

We develop our gut strings with a sharp ear and clear mind, to ensure that we elicit the optimal sound from our raw material.

Since the string length (vibrating length of the string measured from nut to bridge) of individual instruments differs, the string thicknesses should be chosen according to the string length.

We produce special pure gut D-strings.

By combining the traditional rope production methods with string making techniques, we were able to create a significantly thickened string.

Our string is very flexible, produces an audibly clearer sound and reacts more quickly to the bow compared to a string that has been thickened less.

Our wound strings guarantee a new playing experience.

Winding:

-copper silver-plated, dark, warm sound

-copper, bright clear sound

Recommendation for playing at a frequency of A=415Hz:

Vibrating String Length	34-36cm	37-39cm	40-42cm
D1	0.60/0.62 mm	0.56/0.58 mm	0.52/0.54 mm
A2	0.74/0.76 mm	0.70/0.72 mm	0.68/0.70 mm
E3	0.98/1.00 mm	0.92/0.94 mm	0.88/0.90 mm
C4	1.20/1.22 mm	1.16/1.18 mm	1.10/1.12 mm
G5	1.65/1.70 mm	1.50/1.55 mm	1.40/1.45 mm
D6	2.10/2.20 mm	1.95/2.00 mm	1.80/1.90 mm
G5 wound	large	medium	medium
D6 wound	large	medium	medium

Equal Tension (equal tension on every empty string) is also playable with our strings, we will be happy to advise you.

Treble Viol D1 plain gut string

From CHF 12.00*

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Treble viol A2 plain gut string

From CHF 15.00*

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Treble viol E3 plain gut string

From CHF 18.71*

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Treble viol C4 plain gut string

From CHF 21.62*

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Treble viol G5 plain gut string

From CHF 30.08*

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Treble viol D6 plain gut string

From CHF 40.00*

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Treble viol G5 wound gut string

From CHF 44.00*

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Treble viol D6 wound gut string

From CHF 49.00*

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SCHÜRCH-BRIDGE

For the fifths between the strings to be pure, the mass in the string must be evenly distributed. Gut is a natural product that can change through playing. With the Schürch bridge, you can reliably and easily check your string for fifths purity and correct it with fine sandpaper if necessary.Until the introduction of machine sanding, it was a matter of course for musicians to rework the string themselves. The awareness of the need for this has disappeared to this day.Re-sharpening the strings with the Schürch-Bridge is simple and uncomplicated and prolongs the playability of your string.Instruction

From CHF 32.00*

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